Barista

4 Part Time & 4 Full Time Positions Available Sugar Bowl Resort is looking for Baristas who are dynamic, energetic, and genuinely passionate about coffee and espresso. You’ll craft the drinks that fuel our guests’ mountain days, one perfect pour at a time, while bringing warmth and great conversation to every interaction. At least six months of barista experience is required — if you love the craft and the connection that comes with a great cup of coffee, we’d love to have you behind our bar. Why Sugar Bowl? Sugar Bowl Resort has been proudly independent for over 80 years and is one of the oldest ski resorts in California. Situated atop beautiful Donner Summit, Sugar Bowl has a storied past with ties to Austrian ski culture, Hollywood and Walt Disney. This special community helped bring skiing to “sunny California” since December 1939. Since then, it continues to attract adventurous winter sports enthusiasts alike. Who You Are Genuinely passionate about coffee and the craft of espresso Warm and engaging, with a knack for making guests feel welcome Energetic and dynamic, even during a packed morning rush Detail-oriented, especially when it comes to consistency and quality 6+ months of barista experience required Strong memory and attention to detail for orders, modifications, and guest preferences Clear, friendly communicator who builds rapport quickly with guests Possess basic math skills for handling checks, splitting bills, and processing payments accurately Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed for a resort operating schedule Committed to providing excellent, attentive service to every guest, every time Open to learning new skills and supporting other departments as needed; a versatile, team-first mindset Holds, or is willing to obtain, Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certification Holds, or is willing to obtain, a current California Food Handler’s certification What You’ll do Greet and engage with guests Prepare coffee beverages to Sugar Bowl standards Follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines for product preparation Follow outlet policies and procedures for operational flow at each station Follow standards for merchandising, stocking, rotating, and storing products Perform cleaning tasks in accordance with duty rosters and cleaning standards Present yourself professionally and communicate clearly, using plus-one service in all guest and staff interactions Cross-train and lend a hand in other departments as needed, building a broader understanding of resort operations Physical Requirements Standing and walking for extended periods throughout a shift Comfortable working near hot liquids, steam, and espresso equipment Manual dexterity for operating espresso machines, grinders, and point-of-sale systems Comfortable lifting and carrying supplies (milk, coffee, syrups) up to 30 lbs Sufficient visual and auditory acuity to manage a busy station and respond promptly to guests Winter Benefits Employer sponsored 401k plan after 1,000 worked hours and one (1) year of service Paid sick time Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Professional development opportunities Free ski and tubing passes for employees Free ski passes for dependents 50% off food at our restaurants Free group ski and snowboard lessons for employees Employee discounted lift tickets for family and friends Lift ticket discounts at multiple resorts including 24 Mountain Collective destinations Hotel discounts Employee ski reciprocal programs #J-18808-Ljbffr Sugar Bowl